Serif Forked/Spurred Omje 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'OL Contact Classic' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Neo Contact' by Linotype, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype, 'Dilemma' by Sudtipos, and 'Neo Contact' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, vintage, poster, dramatic, space-saving display, ornamental impact, vintage flavor, signage voice, ornate, spurred, wedge serif, high-impact, condensed.
A condensed serif with heavy, assertive strokes and a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Serifs read as sharp wedge-like spurs, with frequent forked-looking terminals and small mid-height nicks that give stems a carved, decorative feel. Curves are tightened and verticals dominate, producing a tall, compact rhythm; counters stay relatively small and the joins feel crisp rather than soft. Overall spacing and forms are built for dense, vertical impact, with a consistent ornamental treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short display lines where its condensed build and spurred serifs can read as intentional ornament. It works well for posters, event titles, signage, labels, and branding moments that want a vintage or Western-leaning punch. It can also serve as an accent font alongside simpler text faces to add dramatic, period-flavored contrast.
The tone is theatrical and old-world, evoking show posters, Western signage, and turn-of-the-century display typography. Its pointed spurs and compressed proportions create a bold, slightly menacing energy that feels performative and attention-seeking rather than quiet or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while adding character through forked, wedge-like terminals. Its consistent spur motif and tightly controlled proportions suggest a deliberate nod to historical display traditions used in advertising and signage.
The sample text shows strong word-shape presence at larger sizes, where the forked terminals and wedge serifs become a defining texture. In tighter settings, the dense black and small apertures can make the page feel heavy, reinforcing its role as a display face rather than a text workhorse.